Peugeot Design Lab has designed a universal solar energy charging station for electric vehicles, the DRIVECO Parasol.
Ecology and technology are integrated in the design of the Parasol. Its wooden frame supports the photovoltaic panels, offering protective shade for vehicles being charged.
The wooden lattice structure houses the 150 m2 of solar panels to form a canopy. The flared bases of the Parasol combine the charging points and electricity storage batteries.
The DRIVECO Parasol charging station features 88 photovoltaic panels and lithium ion batteries to generate and store solar energy.
The electricity can be redistributed in cases of low sun intensity and shared in a network of various Parasols through a smart grid intelligent energy management system.
Each Parasol is universal and can charge about 7 vehicles such as cars, scooters or bicycles.
One Parasol has been commissioned at Bastia, France, and another is due to be commissioned at Ajaccio.
Peugeot Design Lab said the partnership and DRIVECO strengthens its commitment to electric mobility with a zero CO2 emission target from producer to consumer.
Since 2010, Peugeot has been marketing a range of electric vehicles for all uses: bicycles, private iOn vehicles and utility vehicles with the electric Partner.
Since April 2015, the company has been offering the Electric Box, which includes one Peugeot iOn and one electric bicycle for €99 per month.
